Clinical trials
Neoadjuvant Treatment clinical trials
Below are recruiting neoadjuvant treatment clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 186 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05918328RecruitingPhase 2
Testing two medicines before surgery for HER2-positive breast cancer
This Phase 2 trial compares nab-PH plus pyrrolitinib versus TCbHP as treatment given before breast surgery. It aims to see which option works better and is safe for people with HER2-positive invasive breast cancer.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–65 - NCT05926492RecruitingPhase 2
Surufatinib plus chemotherapy before surgery for osteosarcoma
This Phase 2 trial studies whether surufatinib combined with chemotherapy given before surgery can shrink osteosarcoma and improve outcomes. It may help by attacking the tumor from more than one angle before the main treatment step.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 2–70 - NCT06019468RecruitingPhase 2
Pre-surgery Treatment for Advanced Thymic Cancer
This trial tests a new treatment given before surgery for people with advanced thymic carcinoma. It aims to shrink the tumor and make surgery more effective.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06165900RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation plus immunotherapy and chemo before surgery for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests combining stereotactic radiation therapy with immunotherapy (adebrelimab) and chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel and carboplatin) before surgery for early or locally advanced triple-negative breast cancer. The goal is to see if this combination improves treatment response.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18–75 - NCT06225843RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new drug combo before liver surgery for colorectal cancer
This trial is for people with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. It tests whether adding a new drug (sotevtamab) to standard chemotherapy (FOLFOX) before surgery can help shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06229041RecruitingPhase 3
Chemo and radiation with or without immunotherapy for high-risk rectal cancer
This trial tests if adding immunotherapy to standard chemotherapy and radiation before surgery helps shrink high-risk rectal cancer and prevent it from coming back. You may be a good fit if you have a specific type of advanced rectal cancer that hasn't spread to other parts of your body.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT06234007RecruitingPhase 2
Short radiation plus combo therapy for advanced rectal cancer
This trial tests a short course of radiation therapy followed by a combination of three drugs (fruquintinib, adebrelimab, and CAPOX chemotherapy) before surgery for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
WuhanAges 18–75 - NCT06389006RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy before surgery for HER2-low, hormone-positive breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (disitamab vedotin and toripalimab) followed by chemotherapy before surgery for people with a specific type of breast cancer that is hormone receptor-positive and HER2-low. The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Shanghai, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer CenterAges 18 years+ - NCT06423326RecruitingPhase 2
Chemotherapy before surgery for pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a three-drug chemotherapy combination (gemcitabine, cisplatin, and nab-paclitaxel) given before surgery for people with pancreatic cancer that can be removed or is on the edge of being removable. The goal is to shrink the tumor and improve surgery outcomes.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06461910RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy, thymalfasin, and chemo before surgery for stomach cancer
This trial is testing a combination of three medicines—an immunotherapy (anti-PD-1), an immune booster (thymalfasin), and a chemotherapy regimen (SOX)—given before surgery to shrink stage III stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer and improve outcomes.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT06463834RecruitingPhase 2
Sintilimab plus chemo before surgery for esophageal cancer
This study tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (sintilimab) with chemotherapy given before surgery for a type of esophageal cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. The goal is to see if this treatment shrinks the tumor and improves outcomes.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–75 - NCT06506838RecruitingPhase 4
Anlotinib, chemo, and radiation before sarcoma surgery
This trial tests combining anlotinib (a targeted therapy), doxorubicin (chemotherapy), and radiation given before surgery to shrink high-grade soft tissue sarcomas. The goal is to make the tumor easier to remove and improve outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06521541Recruiting
Prehabilitation program for stomach cancer surgery patients
This study tests a program of nutrition, exercise, and emotional support before and during chemotherapy and stomach cancer surgery. It aims to help patients recover faster and have fewer complications.
Qingdao, ShandongAges 18 years+ - NCT06563869RecruitingPhase 3
Sintilimab with chemo and growth factor before esophageal cancer surgery
This trial tests whether giving the immunotherapy drug sintilimab together with standard chemotherapy and a growth factor injection before surgery can help people with a certain type of esophageal cancer (squamous cell carcinoma) that is still removable. The goal is to improve treatment outcomes before the operation.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT06576921RecruitingPhase 2
Study of serplulimab with chemo before surgery for stomach cancer
This trial tests if adding serplulimab to standard chemotherapy before surgery can help shrink locally advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. It aims to improve treatment outcomes for patients who are candidates for surgery.
Shijiazhuang, Heibei ProvinceAges 18–75 - NCT06576973RecruitingPhase 2
Adalimumab combo therapy for esophageal cancer before surgery
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (adalimumab), chemotherapy, and a targeted therapy pill (apatinib) before surgery for esophageal cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if this mix helps shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Hangzhou, ChinaAges 18–75 - NCT06637163RecruitingPhase 2
Study of benmelstobart plus chemo-radiation before surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (benmelstobart) to standard chemotherapy and radiation before surgery can help treat a certain type of esophageal cancer that can be surgically removed. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and works better than standard treatment alone.
Shantou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06663059RecruitingPhase 2
Adebrelimab before surgery for esophageal cancer: 2 vs 4 cycles
This trial tests a drug called Adebrelimab (an immunotherapy) given before surgery to treat esophageal squamous cell cancer. It compares 2 cycles of treatment with 4 cycles to see which works better. The goal is to shrink the tumor and make surgery more effective.
Xi'an, ShannxiAges 18–75 - NCT06667154RecruitingPhase 2
Low-dose nivolumab plus chemo for early lung cancer
This trial tests a lower dose of the immunotherapy drug nivolumab (Opdivo) combined with standard chemotherapy before surgery for patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The goal is to see if this combination shrinks the tumor and improves outcomes with fewer side effects.
São José do Rio Preto, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT06709885RecruitingPhase 2
HDAC inhibitor with chemoimmunotherapy before colon cancer surgery
This trial tests adding an HDAC inhibitor to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy before surgery for a type of colon cancer called pMMR that has grown into nearby fat or deeper. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink the tumor more effectively and improve outcomes.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06714383RecruitingPhase 2
New drug with chemo for newly diagnosed osteosarcoma
This trial tests adding trilaciclib to standard chemotherapy before surgery for patients with newly diagnosed, high-grade osteosarcoma. Trilaciclib may help protect healthy cells during chemo treatment.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 14–70 - NCT06770270RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy with radiation and chemo before rectal cancer surgery
This trial tests adding an immunotherapy drug (pucotenlimab) to standard radiation and chemotherapy before surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink the tumor more effectively and improve outcomes.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06791083RecruitingPhase 2
Envafolimab, Fruquintinib, and chemo before gastric cancer surgery
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs (Envafolimab and Fruquintinib) plus chemotherapy given before surgery for certain types of stomach cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–75 - NCT06793137RecruitingPhase 2
Antibiotics before surgery for advanced rectal cancer
This trial tests if taking antibiotics before standard treatment can improve outcomes for people with advanced rectal cancer that requires surgery.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for neoadjuvant treatment?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 186 recruiting neoadjuvant treatment studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a neoadjuvant treatment trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a neoadjuvant treatment trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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